Elizabeth Hughes, BACP

Elizabeth Hughes is a UK-based psychotherapist who specialises in online therapy and brings a calm, compassionate presence to her work. With nine years of experience, she focuses on supporting people facing depression and anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, domestic violence, and trauma and abuse. Her practice recognises how these challenges can erode motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, and she aims to help clients rebuild a steadier sense of self and purpose.

Her approach centres on forming a trusting, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship in which empathy and care are prominent. Elizabeth creates a calm space where clients can gently explore the issues that have brought them into therapy, allowing for honest reflection and gradual change. As part of this process she helps clients gain clearer insights into how they think and feel, and to identify beliefs and patterns that may no longer serve them.

Through collaborative work she supports clients to regain self-awareness, strengthen confidence, and increase resilience so they are better able to cope with life’s challenges. Elizabeth holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership of a professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists. If someone feels ready to take the next step, she welcomes the opportunity to work alongside them on a pathway toward greater self-understanding and recovery.

Approaches Used Online and How They Help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and to take action guided by personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by building psychological flexibility.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises empathy, acceptance, and a non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, giving clients space to explore emotions and strengthen self-understanding. This approach often helps with low self-esteem, grief, relationship problems, and recovery from distressing experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and learning practical strategies to shift them. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating difficulties, and for changing behaviours that undermine wellbeing.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth works collaboratively with clients and registered professionals to decide which methods best fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach as work progresses.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose the format that suits their life and comfort. These options make it easier to access support from different locations and at different times, helping therapy fit into everyday routines.